Generalmajor (Sweden)

Generalmajor is an officer's rank in Sweden and Finland, immediately above Brigadgeneral and below Generallöjtnant.

Generalöjtnant Kenraaliluutnantti
Sweden	Finland
Brigadgeneral Prikaatikenraali

Finnish Defence Forces rank of Kenraalimajuri is comparable to Ranks of NATO armies officers as OF-7

Holders of the rank in Sweden

• The Chief of Army and the Chief of Air Force hold this rank.
• The commander of the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service (MUST).
• The Chief of Home Guard

History and related ranks

In Sweden, the equivalent Naval rank is Konteramiral

Finland

In Finland a kenraalimajuri typically commands a corps or army chief of staff. The commander of Finnish Air Force is a kenraalimajuri. There are also several special tasks for kenraalimajuri or senior.

Origin - Middle Ages

The rank was originally a pure staff officers' rank used for those who served a general. Those staff servants were named Sergeant Major Generals. The sergeant part was later dropped.

See also

• Finnish military ranks
• Military ranks of the Swedish Armed Forces
• Officer Training